Xela, Guatemala (by Colm)
I sit in a cafe sipping coffee from a paper cup. My packed bags lie beside me patiently, waiting for the next leg of my journey. Three months have slipped…
Biodiversity of Trees (by Jamie)
During my time here in Guatemala, I have observed the abundance of plant life that creates vast ecosystems, bestowing beauty upon the beholder's eye. Everywhere I look, there is life.…
A Country Full Of Birds… (by Jason)
This summer I was fortunate enough to spend a little over three months travelling around Guatemala as part of the Guatemala Eco Education Programme. This has given me an excellent…
GUILE. BEGUILE. GUATEMALA (By Lennox)
Three months and sixteen days, fourteen weeks Beats, creeks, jeeps, deets, success, defeat, Ancestral vocals from locals Old-school moguls Studious student with those tools, The source is my…
The Echoes of Ancestral Voices: Storytelling is the Keeper of Cultural Wisdom (by Hollie)
In the dimly lit room, the fire crackles and casts flickering shadows on the weathered faces of those gathered around. Their eyes are fixed on the storyteller, a seasoned guardian…
The built environment: documenting sustainable construction techniques (by Kate)
The construction industry is a big polluter. The manufacturing of building materials - such as steel, iron, cement and glass - contributes to 11% of all global greenhouse gas emissions.…
The place where the Rainbow gets its colour (by Inno)
Nestled amidst the rugged embrace of Guatemala’s towering volcanoes, Lake Atitlan emerges like a precious gem laying testament to natures majestic beauty. This pristine body of water captivates many a…
Integrating Permaculture into Modern Cities by Lauren
Human activity is causing major pollution including the introduction of heavy metals, chemical compounds and nutrient-loaded wastewater into the environment. This is polluting aquatic environments causing a decline in biodiversity…
Soundscapes in Guatemala by Tati
This playlist is a collection of soundscapes collected by Tati during her time as a participant on the programme. See below for descriptions. Hoeing and Raking at Dreamland This recording…
A Brief Exploration Into The Criminalisation Of Indigenous Land Defenders In Guatemala by Yas
It’s difficult to take an interest in permaculture and environmental protection in Central America without coming across stories of the severe persecution faced by many land defenders at the hands…
Religiosity In Guatemala by Hannah
The Maya Religion The Maya religion was founded in about 250 AD. It was polytheistic and worshipped the gods of nature, such as the gods of Sun, Venus and Maize.…
Unravelling the Mysteries of Mayan Mathematics
Mathematics is a universal language that has evolved and been refined by numerous civilizations throughout history. Among them, the ancient Maya civilization of Mesoamerica made remarkable contributions to the field…
Making Rellenitos de Plátanos
During my time living in a homestay in San Pedro La Laguna , I decided to make Rellenitos de Plátanos - a sweet Guatemalan dessert made of refried black beans,…
My visit to the bee farm by Shak
Buzzing with Excitement There are some experiences in life that leave us dizzy with excitement, and a visit to a bee farm is one of those experiences! The thought of…
A Day In The Life Of A Dreamland Volunteer
For the past week, I’ve been living in Santiago and volunteering at “Tierra de Suenos” - literally translating to “Dreamland”. Dreamland is a permaculture project located near a small village…
